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Abstract

Results of the transition from planned to market economy are f.e. the privatisation of the small number of formerly public enterprises, the conversion of living areas into spacious sales premises, or the development of partially specialised markets. As a special feature in Tirana a large number of informal enterprises appears in the service sector. The city structure is apparently changing : the formerly disperse location of business outlets is becoming more dense and concentrated, and there can be regarded first steps towards development of a city. - (HPB)